ETHER Flow 1.1

ETHER 2 Special Edition

ETHER 2

Quick Overview

ETHER 2 is MrSpeakers' all-new Top-of-the-Line planar magnetic headphone. At only 290grams, ETHER 2 smashes the weight barrier for top-of-the-line headphones, ensuring it feels as good as it sounds, and looks.

Details

MrSpeakers' ETHER 2 headphone is our all-new top of the line open-back planar magnetic headphone with a new driver, motor, baffle, and headband all designed to synergistically blend stunningly lifelike sound with the industry-leading comfort and reliability that are the hallmarks of MrSpeakers' products.

New kid on the block

It’s been three years and we’ve not been idle, having introduced our critically acclaimed VOCE electrostatic headphone and our high performance yet affordable ÆON headphones.

But we've been hard at work on the flagship planars, and now we’re pleased to introduce ETHER 2!

Putting the Pedal to the Metal

ETHER 2 has an entirely new motor designed around the concept of TrueFlow technology. Instead of designing TrueFlow into the motor, we designed the motor around the TrueFlow technology to realize a major improvement in linearity, dynamics, and detail. And we didn’t stop there.

To make the most of the increased resolution of the motor we developed an all-new diaphragm that’s 70% less aluminum trace weight than the original ETHER driver. As a result, ETHER 2 delivers incredible clarity, powerful, fast bass, liquid mids, and a smooth, balanced top end that’s incredibly resolving yet not at all bright to deliver a coherent, dynamic and remarkably balanced performance.

ETHER 2 sports an all-metal headphone cup and headband, with a carbon fiber driver baffle, so it’s built to last, in style. At under 290gr, ETHER 2 is not only the lightest full size planar magnetic headphone on the market and it may be the lightest top-of-the-line headphone from any high-end vendor.

Ultralightweight design with a new ergonomic ear pad and an enhanced webbed head-strap combine to make ETHER 2 the new standard in high-performance headphone comfort and ergonomics.

Get Wired with VIVO!

We didn’t stop at upgrades to the headphone, either. While our original DUM (Distinctly Un-Magical) cable was a great performer, it was a bit stiffer and more microphonic than we wanted, so we set out to upgrade the cable.

And VIVO feels as good as it looks, and sounds. VIVO has a remarkably supple feel and is so light you’ll hardly notice it’s there and careful construction means it’s non-microphonic for comfortable and “quiet” listening.

Additional Information

Specifications

Model

Ether 2

Driver Type

Planar Magnetic

Driver Size

71x45mm

Impedance

16 ohms

Weight

290gr

Ear Pad Material

Synthetic Protein

Shipping Dimensions

11x9x6 inches

Shipping Weight

3 lb

Frequency Response

Yes*

*The industry has no standards for measuring or publishing results and many published specs wildly overstate the headphone's potential. We prefer not to play the "spec game" for this reason.

Finally! review by Spudz on 11/27/2018

Rating

For ages I've searched for end game headphones. They've always been too heavy, or too bass heavy, or too bright, or something.

The Ether 2 fits my needs like a glove. It's rich bass, smooth mids and easy going but detailed highs make it a great fit for pretty much all my music. It's comfort is top notch and never leaves me feeling comfort interferes with my ability to listen all day.

With the sky high prices of most flagship headphones the Ether 2 seems like a best-buy. Heartily recommended!

Did anyone say lightweight? review by Jeff on 11/25/2018

Rating

These are amazing, good low end, brilliant highs and the mids do not muck anything up. They are so light and comfy, and the pads are luxurious. Build quality is fantastic, well worth the price to acquire.